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What
will this program do for me?
This certificate program prepares students to work as technicians in pharmacies utilizing automation and math ability for safe medical dosages. Emphasis will be on optimum patient clinical outcome and customer services. For more information, please call (415) 561-1900.
What kind of job can I get once I complete the program?
Positions available are pharmacy technician in a retail pharmacy, hospital
pharmacy, or home care pharmacy.
How
much can I earn in this career?
$10.00
- $18.00/hour depending on responsibility, duties and work schedule.
Please refer to Occupational
Outlook Handbook for current information on salary and
job prospects.
How
long will the program take?
The program should take two semesters if the applicant does not need
to take college algebra or remedial English courses. Student should
have taken chemistry in high school and some anatomy or medical terminology courses.
Where
will classes be held?
City College of San Francisco
John Adams Campus
School of Health
1860 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94117.
Where
do I get more information?
You may write to: CCSF, John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117. Ask for the Pharmacy Technician Information Sheet
and Application Form or call:
(415) 561-1900. Or visit the department
Web page: Department of Health & Physical Education
.
What
time of day are classes offered?
Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Clinical
experience is scheduled during daytime hours. Students must be available
Monday through Friday and evening hours. Please refer to Schedules for Credit Classes for current specific course locations and times.
When
do classes start?
Every semester. Please refer to Schedules for Credit Classes for current specific course locations and times.
How
do I enroll?
The applicant must follow a competitive application process by submitting
an application and successfully passing the interview.
What
are the requirements for certification?
Please refer to Program Curriculum for specific requirement information.
How
much money can I expect to spend?
$150 for supplies, books, and uniform
Please refer to Tuition
Information for more specifics on costs. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. You may also call the Financial Aid Office at (415) 239-3576.
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